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Wadeck Family History

Wadeck Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Waldeck, Wade, Wack, Radek, Radack, Weck, Radecki, Deck, Sadek, Walek

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Where is the Wadeck family from?

You can see how Wadeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wadeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wadeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wadeck families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wadeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wadeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wadeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wadeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wadeck census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Wadeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Wadeck. For the veterans among your Wadeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wadeck lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Wadeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wadeck in 1978 was 77, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wadeck ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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